The TV and radio host lamented that he was . O'Grady has hosted his current show for 13 years, but a recent scheduling change saw Rob Beckett taking over for two three-month stints each year. He said in a lengthy Instagram post: Its my last Radio2 Sunday show for quite sometime, our listening figures have shot up so a great big thank you to everyone who listens. There is Sara Coxs upbeat drivetime slot, Jo Whileys pure-joy Shiny Happy Playlist to accompany cooking our evening meal, and Trevor Nelsons stellar late-night Rhythm Nation. I was so fed-up and bored. Paul O'Grady fumes BBC Radio 2 'isn't what it was' after Ken Bruce exit In response to Bruces tweet, a BBC spokesperson told The Independent: Ken decided to leave Radio 2 and its always been known hes leaving in March. InJanuary, when Bruce announced his departure, former Radio 2 DJ Vanessa feltz accused the . Paul O'Grady bid farewell to his loyal listeners on Sunday afternoon, as he presented his final show on BBC Radio 2.. "I have loved every moment with my Radio 2 'Early Birds' and will miss my Lovely Listeners, Jolly Good Fellows and beloved friends and colleagues at Radio 2 with all my heart," she told listeners via a statement. The real story here is that commercial radio is having a moment and good for them. 2-min read. The TV star described his show as a "Cinderella story" during which animals who were previously "scared of their own shadow" can be seen regaining confidence and happiness after being matched to the right loving families. BBC launches hunt to find singer's for King's coronation choir, following the newsBruce was leaving the BBC station after 45 years to go to commercial rival Greatest Hits Radio. Audio Producer #TeamPOGradio with Paul O'Grady. Ta-ra everyone.". BBC Radio 2, Paul OGrady lamented this week, is not what it once was. Paul O'Grady takes swipe at BBC Radio 2 Paul O'Grady has addressed his BBC Radio 2 exit after 14 years. Paul O'Grady - Radio 2 Digital Spy Within the space of three years, Radio 2 has seen many of its long-standing stars quit the show and move on . In Paul's absence, 36-year-old Celebs Go Dating narrator and stand up comedian Rob will be taking over the Sunday evening time slot with some loyal listeners threatening to boycott the station in protest. Paul has recently decided to quit BBC Radio 2 after 14 years and his final show aired on Sunday (August 14). Meanwhile, Rob expressed his excitement at landing his new Radio 2 role, saying earlier this month: As someone that has inhuman levels of energy, Im incredibly grateful and excited that the BBC are letting me loose on the airwaves to try and pump up anyone feeling the end-of-weekend blues. The BBC's Eurovision Song Contest's commentator Graham Norton kicked off the exodus of stars moving on from Radio 2 in 2020, when the presenter quit his weekend slot at the station. Wonderful news and love to you both, another added. #Blackpool. In an Instagram post on Sunday, O'Grady said: "The reason I'm leaving, because everybody's asking me this, is because I wasn't really happy with the 13 weeks on, 13 weeks off business. He attended Christian Brothers School and, after his graduation, worked as a clerk in a magistrate's court. Paul O'Grady explains BBC Radio 2 hiatus - Yahoo! Addressing the reaction on his weekend show, Steve told listeners of his Sunday Love Songs show: "Before we start the show proper, if I may, I'd just like to say thank you ever so much for all the messages that have come in, over the weekend after I announced on Friday on the afternoon that we are leaving the afternoon show. Bruce is the latest veteran to leave the station, but he insists it is his decision. You may want to read Metas Instagram cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. its first come first served, #NotTheSameWithoutYOU pic.twitter.com/FUfKJWKYJN, #TeamPOGradio is back (@malprin) November 21, 2022. The news comes after a recent change up at the station saw O'Grady sharing his . It posted a statement on social media, which read: "We're sad to say that after 14 years on Sunday afternoons, Paul O'Grady has decided to leave Radio 2". Reels. Meanwhile, the keen farmer produced his own chutney and jam - but he couldn't shake off the boredom, and was elated when the time came to return to work. Paul OGrady has expressed his disappointment with BBC Radio 2, saying its not what it was. Paul O'Grady has spoken out about recent changes at Radio 2, admitting he feels the station is "not what it was".. Last year, the former talk show host stepped down from his BBC radio show after 14 years, which came shortly after it was announced he'd be alternating in his regular slot with comedian Rob Beckett. 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BBC Radio 2 listeners are up in arms after hearing fan favourite Paul OGrady is being taken off air after 23 years to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. Comedy legend Paul O'Grady has been a regular Radio 2 host on Sunday afternoons since 2009 but has been removed from airwaves by BBC bosses and fans are not happy about his replacement. He said he had handled the matter in "an honourable way", seeing out his current contract and handing in his notice to station bosses. I'd like to thank my producer Malcolm Prince and all the teams I've worked with for a great decade of radio. Im not good in hotels. Radio 2 adamantly denied her claims in a statement in which it added that the channel "is hugely proud of having a range of presenters from their 30s to 80 years old". "I was [disappointed] because I'm a great believer in continuity," he revealed, after relinquishing a slot he had held for 14 years. Radio 2 fans have accused the BBC of ageism after Paul O'Grady quit the station today. Radio 2 has changed, its not what it was. Paul O'Grady quits BBC Radio 2 show after 14 years and I havent got one. Ahead of his last show, Paul O'Grady revealed why he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show. Paul admitted it was a "marriage of convenience", saying he wedded Teresa Fernandes in 1977 to stop her from being deported. 03:00. "Were going to miss you lots Ken and want to congratulate you on a fantastic career at the BBC.". Paul O'Grady's fans are seething over his removal from BBC Radio 2 and his replacement, Some Radio 2 fans are livid that Paul will be replaced by Rob Beckett and have vowed to boycott his show, Paul took to Instagram earlier this week to discuss his removal from the airwaves. The tv star will not be on the airwaves until May as Rob Beckett takes over his BBC Radio 2 slot. Paul O'Grady, Simon Mayo, and Ken Bruce are just some of the big names to exit Radio 2 in recent years. Paul O'Grady fans are over the moon as the much-loved star has revealed his next career venture following his infamous BBC Radio exit. Paul O'Grady fans have been left 'concerned' following the BBC 's decision to cut back his Radio 2 slot. Fans greeted the news of his replacement with mixed reviews and branded BBC bosses' decision 'classless', but appearing on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show this morning, Kay paid tribute to his predecessor. Paul O'Grady leaves Sunday Radio 2 show after 14 years. The former Radio 2 host spoke out after Ken was confirmed to be leaving in March. The BBC should think long and hard about what will help retain its older listeners (many of whom are flocking to the likes of Boom Radio for its dedication to nostalgic hits), while still drafting in the generation coming up behind. Chris Evans bids farewell to BBC Radio 2. 5th Oct 2022, 7:11am - 2 min read. But this week it was announced that Paul will be absent for the next 13 weeks and that his show will now only run for 13 week seasons at a time. Save. "I just . Malcolm Prince (@malprin) / Twitter An industry insider said the move by the BBC made the broadcaster look 'very ungracious' about Bruce's 'decades of service'. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. One furious fan tweeted: Whose idea is it to replace @PaulOGradyShow with @robbeckettcomic even for 13 weeks? At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Camilla, Queen Consort, will feature in a special episode. The 67-year-old will be replaced by ex-Radio 1 host Scott Mills, 49. Paul O'Grady slams Radio 2 saying station is 'not what it was' Paul O'Grady has expressed his "disappointment" with BBC Radio 2, saying "it's not what it was". Im really looking forward to it, because I havent done theatre for a while. Paul O'Grady has revealed he is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show as he "wasn't really happy" with the schedule shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. ITV said viewers will see her joiningPaulat Batterseas Brands Hatch site in Kent. During that time he met a woman named Diane Jansen with whom he had a brief affair. Paul O'Grady: Radio 2's bid for a younger audience doesn't make sense Paul's last programme will be on Sunday 14 August as he comes to the end of . READ NOW: EastEnders star Charlie Brooks loses battle with neighbours. Read about our approach to external linking. If you go off for 13 weeks and somebody else comes on, the listeners dont know when youre back on. Not going anywhere!" Secret husband Youll get a dog coming in thats in a terrible state and terrified of its own shadow. O'Grady came to prominence in the 1990s as a stand-up comedian with a Scouse drag queen persona, Lily Savage, with which he presented game show Blankety Blank and other light entertainment programmes. 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'They became frustrated by the rival station launching a marketing campaign for his show. Theyre trying to aim for a much younger audience, which doesnt make sense because youve got Radio 1.. Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. However, after almost 12 blissful years, I now need to step down to catch up on a much needed decades deficit of beauty sleep! Paul O'Grady thanked his listeners and said he can now "run free" as he signed off from his final BBC Radio 2 show on Sunday. Rory Tingle For Mailonline. Youve already lost @GrahamNortonFan and now this. Ive played Miss Hannigan before, in 1998 in London, and then we toured with it. Read about our approach to external linking. Paul O'Grady is leaving his BBC Radio 2 job after 14 years. BBC bosses have cancelled long-running shows . TV host Paul OGrady, 67, on cooking a naughty breakfast in hotels, saying goodbye to Radio 2 and the joy of seeing rescue dogs rehomed. Paul O' Grady jokes he's 'free' on final Radio 2 show after saying he 'It's the best quiz on radio': Will PopMaster's devoted fans follow Ken Bruce to Greatest Hits? BBC Radio 2 confirmed the news that Paul O'Grady was leaving at approximately 11 am on Tuesday, 9 August 2022. 19K Followers. Following his departure from Radio 2, the much-loved presenter has revealed that he is not only working on a second series of the NTA nominated series For the Love of Dogs but also the release of a second childrens book. "Radio 2 was always for an older audience," the For The Love of Dogs star continued sorrowfully to the Metro. Concluding a video message shared with his fans just before his last ever show, Paul said: "And the reason I'm leaving because everybody's asked me this. Vote now! Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn has also complained about his Golden Hour show being shunted to Sunday nights. . Us passengers might be panicking, but those in the cockpit are not. They added that the age range "hasn't changed in decades" and that Ken Bruce had been with them since the age of 32. Alternative Sounds of the 90s with Dermot O'Leary. Tweets & replies. So no, Paul OGrady, Radio 2 isnt what it was, but nothing can stay the same for ever. I am absolutely over the moon, I really am.'. Annie is nationwide tour now. Vote now! Paul O'Grady Blasts Changes At Radio 2: 'It Doesn't Make Sense' To mark the occasion, Daily Star has taken a sneak-peek into his life. The Red Dwarf actor, 57, presented his show Craig Charles' House Party on Saturdays from 10pm to midnight since 2014, but was axed in July 2022. Last summer O'Grady left Radio 2 after Steve Wright, 68, Graham Norton, 59, and Simon Mayo, 64, all left and were replaced with a younger lineup. In need of constant stimulation, he struggled to thrive without human contact while he was confined to his farm in Kent. He is the latest in a string of older DJs to step back, including Steve Wright, Graham Norton and Simon Mayo. Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. One passionate fan tweeted: Oh that is the best news!! Paul O'Grady leaving BBC Radio 2 explained | LiverpoolWorld Paul O'Grady reveals reason for leaving BBC Radio 2 show - Yahoo! I was in panto and I went for a drink afterwards with the producer. For starters, the figures of listeners deserting the station might seem startling 580,000 people, according to the audience research body Rajar but in the context of Radio 2s 14 million weekly listeners, there is a long way to go until its total collapse. The 66-year-old comedian has helmed his Paul O'Grady on the Wireless show since 2009 with fans tuning in every Sunday to be warmed by his gentle humour and celebrity anecdotes from 5-7pm. But in February he was forced to give up half of his shows and share the time slot with 36-year-old comedian Rob Beckett with the men swapping presenting duties every three months. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It leaves a sour taste.'. I was a familiar sight at Victoria, dressed as Miss Hannigan with 12 orphans behind me, staggering across the street! He went on to host a number of chat shows, first with ITV and later with Channel 4, and a revival of dating show Blind Date. BBC Radio 2 fans are angry after hearing fan favourite Paul O'Grady is being taken off air after 23 years - to be replaced by younger comedian Rob Beckett. The presenter, 66, has been replaced with comedian . Together they will meet some of the dogs struggling to be rehomed and assist with their treatment and care, in the hope of finding them a happy-ever-after home of their own in time for Christmas. There are currently no available episodes, Paul shares another recipe. Bruces departure marks the culmination of both his 31-year career with Radio 2 and a painful week for everyone involved. If you do try a Blue Motorcycle, please drink responsibly, Paul OGrady and producer Malcolm discuss the merits of another birthday, Paul OGrady responds to a request from a loyal listener. Scott Mills' departure from Radio 1 last year ruffled some feathers at its sister station, thanks to the long-time radio star replacing Steve Wright in the afternoons on Radio 2. 'Returning to Wogan House for a week after a month of broadcasting the Piano Room sessions at Maida Vale provided a natural break. 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And now we have Vernon Kay, who will take the helm of the midmorning show in May, while Sounds of the 80s Gary Davies keeps the seat warm in the interim. How old is Paul O'Grady and is he married? - The Sun | The Sun MORE : Craig Revel Horwood loves playing Miss Hannigan in Annie: She despises children and shes drunk most of the time, MORE : Vernon Kay emotional as he speaks out on taking over from Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies aged 61 after brain aneurysm, Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals babys gender in adorable moment with sister Izzis young children, Babatunde Aleshe confirms Matt Hancock is out of Im A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 2-min read. He's achieved fame uisin his comedic drag queen chairacter, "Lily Savage", an later becam weel kent for presentin TV programmes as himsel, sic as The Paul O'Grady Show . The former Coronation Street star can still be heard on BBC Radio 6 Music each weekday (1-4pm) and on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show (Saturday nights, 6-9pm). Maybe it is a deeply-embedded loyalty to the station I never realised I had, maybe it is blind optimism, but I dont think this is the case. Ken explained his reasons for leaving Radio 2 in his quote and on air, the BBC previously told The Independent when approached about allegations of ageism from listeners. Two other big names - Vanessa Feltz and Craig Charles - have been announced in recent months as leaving the station, while Steve Wright is also vacating his weekday afternoon slot to be replaced by Scott Mills.